To: tkubal@csufresno.edu
Sent: Sunday, March 9, 2014 10:19:41 PM
Subject: [Qualitative Methods] Participant Observation
Julieta Ramirez
Participant observation
(The March)
Space: the students at Fresno state gathered up in the student patio area. It was in an opened setting and the students and faculty were able to come and go as they wished. The students were there to support a social cause. The day was great for being outdoors although it got a little hot once the protest began.
Objects: The students had set up about seven tables with some cardboard posters and other information that stated what they were advocating. The students were also able to make posters that had an important social subject on them; they were going to use these flyers to protest during the march. There was also a microphone located in on a small stage in the patio, and there were refreshments next to that same stage.
Actors: There were about 60 to 70 students and other guests that attended the event. Some of the people in this event were elderly but the majority were in their mid or early 20's. In the people that attended the event there was a mix of backgrounds, some were American, Mexican, African American and others were Asian. The event was out doors and so many of these people were wearing casual clothing, jeans and tees.
Activity: A the beginning of the event the students were a little uncoordinated and were trying to locate they tables. Some were getting refreshment while others were making posters for the protest. For the most part these people were interacting with others. Once they all had gotten settled and aware of what they were doing they began to inform and educate others that came to their table with questions.
Events: During this event everyone was cooperating with each other. Most of the people were eager to tell others what it was that they were advocating. Most of the students were busy making posters and helping others with setting up their tables. The older people were sitting and enjoying some of the refreshments.
Time: The event was structured and seemed to follow a timeline of events. The event began by having the students gather and then setting their information table. Then some began to make posters for the march and others were informing people about what they were advocating. This followed by each group giving a small speech about what it was that they were advocating; once everyone was done we began to march through a designated path, ending the protest back at the patio.
Goal: The main goal of the event was to involve students in a protest and be a little deviant by doing so. It was also in part to get the attention of those that were watching and ask or simple look at what we were protesting about. I personally had never been in a march before and I can say that it was a great experience.
Emotions: Most of the people were excited to be a part of the event. Others did not seem to want to take part in the march but once they saw the enthusiasm they began to take part in the activities.
Talk: For the most part everyone was engaged in some kind of conversation. Most of the conversations being held were informative and well educated. Some of the students seemed to be more educated in the subject and so they carried the conversations while others would fill in at times. Everyone in the event seemed to have a good time holding conversation and educating others. During the march some of the people were yelling and chanting advocating their social issue.
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Posted By kubal to Qualitative Methods at 3/09/2014 10:19:00 PM
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